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System Informer v3.1.24298 New

Midas on 9 Dec 2024
  • 16MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 24 Oct 2024
  • Suggested by Special

System Informer is a free, powerful, multi-purpose tool that helps you monitor system resources, debug software and detect malware.
Features:

  1. A detailed overview of system activity with highlighting.
  2. Graphs and statistics allow you quickly to track down resource hogs and runaway processes.
  3. Can't edit or delete a file? Discover which processes are using that file.
  4. See what programs have active network connections, and close them if necessary.
  5. Get real-time information on disk access.
  6. View detailed stack traces with kernel-mode, WOW64 and .NET support.
  7. Go beyond services.msc: create, edit and control services.
  8. Small, portable and no installation required.
  9. 100% Free Software
Note: it appears to be the successor of Process Hacker.

Category:
Runs on:Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: MIT
How to extract:
  1. Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice.
  2. Access the sub-folder according to your OS architecture (e.g. amd64 for 64-bit Windows).
  3. Make sure the file SystemInformer.exe.settings.xml is present near the executable; if not, create an empty file with this name.
  4. Optional, remove the sub-folders that are not intended for your OS (e. g. arm64, i386 for 64-bit Windows).
  5. Launch SystemInformer.exe.
Similar/alternative apps: Process Hacker, Process Explorer
What's new? Available changelog is at https://github.com/winsiderss/systeminformer/blob/master/CHANGELOG.txt.

CrystalDiskInfo v9.5.0 Updated

Andrew Lee on 22 Nov 2024
  • 17MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 20 Nov 2024
  • Suggested by guinness

CrystalDiskInfo monitors disk health status and temperature, monitoring/graphing of S.M.A.R.T. diagnostic information. The program also tells you how many times the hard disk has been turned on and how many hours.

Functional with magnetic and solid state disks.

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11
Writes settings to: Application folder
Dependencies: Administrator rights
Internet Explorer 8+
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0+/4.0+ (only for Alert Mail)
Unicode support: Yes
License: MIT License
How to extract:
  1. Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice
  2. Delete License folder, DiskInfoA64.exe and unnecessary language files inside CdiResource directory
  3. Optionally, delete opus folder, unnecessary themes, AlertMail.exe and AlertMail4.exe
  4. Launch DiskInfo32.exe or DiskInfo64.exe
Similar/alternative apps: PassMark DiskCheckup, HDDScan
What's new?
  • Added Dark Mode Menu support
  • Improved Realtek RTL9220DP support
  • Improved JMicron JMS586 support (Beta)
  • Improved Buffalo SSD-SCTU3A support
  • Improved Toshiba HDD support
  • Added AoiLight/AoiDark theme [Aoi Edition]
  • Added ShizukuLight~nijihashi_sola/ShizukuDark~nijihashi_sola theme [Shizuku Edition]
  • Updated Core Library (Project Priscilla)
  • Updated language files
Latest comments
Andrew Lee on 2023-06-02 09:04

@dmocha: I just downloaded the ZIP file for v9.0.1, and it seems the file/dir structure is still pretty much the same, so the extraction instruction should still be valid. Could you provide details on the diffs that you are seeing?

dmocha on 2023-06-04 08:20

@Andrew Lee: I have no objections. I'm just asking. I remember that quite a long time ago new folders and files arrived, and the procedure is still the same. That's why I'm wondering if it's up to date with these files.
I still follow this procedure and still use the portable version.

M1P0 on 2024-12-04 21:28

Ver. 9.5.0 (at least) creates an empty CrystalDiskInfo directory in %APPDATA%.

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Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition v132.0.2 Updated

Ennovy on 21 Nov 2024
  • 468MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 20 Nov 2024
  • Suggested by Eu Gene Lim

Firefox Browser is a fast, powerful and secure web browser that supports open standards and many of the latest web technologies. The program includes smart search, bookmark management, web development tools and built-in download manager. Smart content blocking for ads and trackers is available in both standard and private browsing modes.

Versions available for Mac, Android, iOS and Linux with synchronisation of passwords and browser state across devices. Additional features and customisations are available via the add-on system, which allows for thousands of specialized functions.

Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition is a special build licensed by Mozilla and includes both the 32-bit and 64-bit builds and selects the appropriate one for each PC. Beta, Developer, Extended Release, and Win 7/8/8.1 and XP/Vista versions are also available.

Category:
Runs on:Win10 / Win11 / Wine
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
Path portability: Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc)
License: Launcher: GPL, Program: MPL v. 2.0
How to extract: Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FirefoxPortable.exe.
Similar/alternative apps: Pale Moon Portable, SeaMonkey Portable
What's new? See: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/releasenotes/
Latest comments
PAFuser on 2020-06-11 12:24

64 bit system: save 181 MB by deleting firefox folder, and renaming firefox64 to firefox. Beta, standard, and ESR work fine.

AndTheWolf on 2022-09-22 14:45

Now at version 105

AndTheWolf on 2024-03-21 14:28

Now at version 124.0

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CCleaner Free v6.30.11385 Updated Adware

Ennovy on 13 Nov 2024
  • 159MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 13 Nov 2024
  • Suggested by Ennovy

NOTE: Recent press about CCleaner indicates it may represent a privacy concern.

CCleaner is a feature-rich system optimization and privacy tool. The program cleans unused, temporary and log files from your system, as well as traces of online activities such as Internet history and flash cookies. The program contains startup controls for Windows, major internet browsers and context menu entries. Includes a separate registry cleaner, duplicate search, system restore tool and can wipe both deleted files and drive free space for security.

A 64-bit version is available (within the folder). Monitoring functions are only available in the pro version.

Additional cleaner rules can be using an unofficial set of community-developed set. It should be noted that many of these rules are alpha and the developers will not provide support for these rules, a thread in the users forum is dedicated to supporting the add-on rules.

Alternatively, ccPortable is also available.

Category:
Runs on:Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11
Writes settings to: Application folder
Dependencies: Administrator rights
Unicode support: Yes
License: Free for personal use
How to extract:
  1. Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice
  2. Delete License.txt and unnecessary language files
  3. Launch CCleaner.exe or CCleaner64.exe (for 64-bit OS)

If the "Portable" ZIP package is not yet available:
  1. Download the installer and extract CCleaner.exe or CCleaner64.exe and necessary language files using 7-Zip to a folder of your choice
  2. Create a file named ccleaner.ini in the same folder
  3. Launch CCleaner.exe or CCleaner64.exe (for 64-bit OS)

Don't forget to disable usage data sharing in 'Options' - 'Privacy'.
Similar/alternative apps: BleachBit, PrivaZer
What's new? See: https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/version-history
Latest comments
Ennovy on 2022-08-27 15:06

I confirm writing to the registry (Windows 11):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Piriform
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Piriform

shiny on 2024-03-13 10:21

not allowed to run in my region. Goodbye=)

Midas on 2024-03-13 10:27

@shiny: knowing which region that is could help others...

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CPU-Z v2.12 Updated

gbrao on 6 Nov 2024

CPU-Z gathers and displays information on some of the main components of the machine, including CPU, motherboard, memory, GPU and operating system.

Category:
Runs on:Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Dependencies: Administrator rights
Stealth: ? Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch cpuz_x32.exe or cpuz_x64.exe (for 64-bit OS).

Optional: To disable update check, edit cpuz.ini and change CheckUpdates=1 to CheckUpdates=0
What's new?

    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (Granite Ridge).
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, Ultra 7 275HX/265HX/255HX, Ultra 5 245HX/235HX (Arrow Lake-HX).
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H/255H, Ultra 5 235H/225H (Arrow Lake-H).
    Intel Core 7 160HL, 150HL, 160UL, 150UL, 150U (Raptor Lake).v
    Intel Core 5 130HL, 120HL, 130UL, 120U (Raptor Lake).
    Intel Core 3 100HL, 100UL, 100U (Raptor Lake).
    CUDIMM DDR5 memory.
Latest comments
dany on 2011-10-27 15:15

@Cattleya: Make sure you download the zip package, because the installer does the following:
"The kernel mode driver used by CPU-Z is installed on the system, that avoids to install / remove it at every run."
The portable version leaves no driver behind, just tested it.

@kc: I used to do sysadmin for a small non-profit org. 7 pc's and 2 printers, no big deal. I carried all my tools on a pendrive. Off course I had admin-rights, but this is a typical scenario a lot of us are in, so it's not entirely useless, portable is the way to go for sysadmins ;)

kleinkinstein on 2014-03-22 13:09

CPUZ is old, tired and practically useless. It's heyday was about six years ago. Speccy is a must for today.

appsuser on 2019-09-03 23:47

The customized versions for different board manufacturers (on the home page) are also portable (download the zip package). The customized versions include the manufacturer's logo as a window background and theme.

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DxWnd v2.06.06 Updated

lwc on 3 Nov 2024
  • 19MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 11 Oct 2024
  • Suggested by Special

DxWnd lets you run many applications that default to fullscreen in a window, ideal for games. The program is a Win32 "hooker" program that intercepts and alters the behavior of window messages and APIs. It picks up events and injects code into the configured tasks to run fullscreen programs in a windowed environment while maintaining expected behavior.

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
License: GPL
How to extract:
  1. Download the RAR package and extract to a folder of your choice.
  2. Launch dxwnd.exe.
What's new?
    add: [d3dumddi.cpp] handling of ALTPIXELCENTER flag
    fix: [ddraw.cpp] fixed handling of cooperative level in native mode
    fix: [ddraw.cpp] added renewBackBufferClipper procedure, adjusts the clipper area when set to the backbuffer surface
    fix: [ddraw.createsurface.cpp] added PLAINBACKBUFFER flag, fixes "Sci-Fi Pinball"
    fix: [ddraw.ddrawex.cpp] fixed handling of cooperative level for fullscreen modes
    fix: [dshow.* ole32.cpp] completely rewritten DirectShow wrapping (see help)
    add: [dsound.cpp] added EMULATESOUNDPAN flag to emulate PAN capability when not available
    add: [dxhelper.cpp] added more error codes
    add: [dxhook.cpp patcher.cpp] added ENABLEPATCHER flag
    fix: [dxwcore.cpp winproc.cpp] fixed window clipping handling
    fix: [excepthandler.cpp] added VGA interrupts needed for "Jane's Apache Longbow Gold"
    fix: [flipoverlay.cpp] fixed flags, needed to fix IVMRSurfaceAllocator::AllocateSurface wrapper
    add: [guids.cpp] added more guids
    fix: [hd3d.cpp] fix - set the new screen size only when the backbuffer size is bigger ...
    add: [hd3d7.cpp] added FILTERRGBTEXTURES and NOD3DOPTIMIZE flags handling
    add: [hooktable.cpp] added d3dxof.dll hooking
    fix: [kernel32.cpp] added fakeCD/HD handling to WinExec wrapper
    fix: [mciplayer.cpp] fixed MCI_STOP handling
    fix: [mciwrapper.cpp] fixed MCI_SYSINFO and MCI_WHERE handling, added STRETCHMOVIE handling
    add: [opengl32.cpp] added COMPENSATEOGLCOPY and NOSCISSORTEST flags
    add: [queryint.cpp] added FORCEDX1HOOK flag, needed for "Eryner"
    add: [savegraph.cpp] added GRAPHDUMP debug flag
    add: [sblit.cpp] added SURFACEUNLOCK flag, fixes "H.E.A.D.Z." missing heads
    add: [sdl.cpp] added SDL_ImgLoad wrapper and SDLFIXMOUSE flag
    fix: [user32.cpp] fixed mouse handling for fullscreen mode
    add: [user32.cpp] added "MainVXLIBWindow" active-movie window, fixes "Metro Police"
Latest comments
Special on 2017-03-25 17:18

Who are you? Like if gho the main guy behind DxWnd move over to Github, only then I would consider it an "official" repo, but other wise it seems pretty unofficial to me when a random person sets one up.

What are some of your contributions to DxWnd? Why didn't gho set it up instead?

refack on 2017-04-22 14:53

@Special, I'm just helping gho with the "mechanics" of the mirror. He owns and approves the mirror.

Midas on 2017-07-04 10:04

Tip: no help files are included in recent builds, so it is advised you grab v2_04_10 from Sourceforge which has the most up to date files.

BTW, the GitHub repository mentioned above by refack is currently empty.

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Vivaldi v7.0 Updated

Ennovy on 24 Oct 2024
  • 204MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 24 Oct 2024
  • Suggested by Nh

Vivaldi is a customizable, tabbed web browser based on the same engine as Google Chrome. Its appearance and capabilities can be extended with themes and extensions. It features a bookmark manager, speed dial, notes, custom search engines, sessions, tab stacks, web panels, mouse gestures, keyboard shortcuts, user interface scaling, adaptive interface color and much more.

Cross-platform with clients available for Mac and Linux.

Category:
Runs on:Win10 / Win11
Writes settings to: In the User Data folder, which is created in the same root as "Application" folder.

Note that the program resets some settings, including the list of installed extensions, when you move between PCs.
Stealth: ? No. HKCU\Software\Vivaldi
Unicode support: Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract:
  1. Download and launch the installer
  2. Select "Advanced" and set "Installation Type" to "Install Standalone"
  3. Set "Destination Folder" to a folder of your choice and click "Accept and Install"
  4. Delete update_notifier.exe
  5. Launch vivaldi.exe
Similar/alternative apps: Otter Browser, Opera, Google Chrome, Slimjet, SRWare Iron
What's new? See: https://vivaldi.com/nl/changelog-vivaldi-browser-7-0/
Blog: https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-on-desktop-7-0/
Latest comments
Midas on 2020-06-16 07:51

Zorro is absolutely right, even Vivaldi Standalone version registers 'update_notifier.exe' to auto-start with Windows -- something that somehow slipped by me in the previous test.

zorro on 2020-06-18 14:46

...well, there's more - I launch Vivaldi with my own batch file:
@echo off
REG IMPORT vivaldi.reg
start /wait "" "Application/vivaldi.exe"
REG EXPORT HKCU\Software\Vivaldi vivaldi.reg /y
REG DELETE "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vivaldi" /f
REG DELETE "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google" /f
RD %LocalAppData%\Vivaldi /s /q
DEL %USERPROFILE%\.vivaldi_reporting_data /f /q
exit
You see, there's also HKCU\Software\Google and - came with version 2.9 - the ".vivaldi_reporting_data" directly in the userprofile.
It's a pity, but nothing that can't be handled with a batch file. Of course the biggest drawback remains the hardware binding of extensions and some settings...

Nh on 2024-04-28 00:35

Disneyland is getting deeper and deeper.

It may be useful for you to check:
Settings... \ Appearance \ Compact Layout

And disable:
chrome://flags/#customize-chrome-side-panel

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Password Safe v3.67.0 Updated

Ennovy on 21 Oct 2024
  • 30MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 20 Oct 2024
  • Suggested by Michael

Password Safe is a database for encrypting sensitive information. Once opened with a master password, you can copy a password and paste it directly into your application. Alternatively, Password Safe supports "Auto Type" that enters the username and password into the target application by simulating keystrokes.

The database is encrypted using the Twofish encryption algorithm. A Linux version (currently in Beta) is also available from the website.

Alternatively, Password Safe Portable and the outdated X-Password Safe are stealth.

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? No. Creates a folder in %LocalAppData% and %UserProfile%\My Documents.
Unicode support: Yes
License: Artistic License 2.0
How to extract:
  1. Download the "bin" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice
  2. Launch pwsafe.exe, click "New" to create a password database, and save the file
  3. Close the program and move pwsafe.cfg from C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\PasswordSafe into the program folder
  4. Launch pwsafe.exe

Optionally, delete unnecessary language files.
Similar/alternative apps: KeePass, Password Gorilla, Yadabyte Passwords
What's new? See: https://pwsafe.org/news.shtml
Latest comments
hamasaki on 2016-01-21 08:39

Mixture, sorry for the late reply. Thanks. :)

outatime on 2016-03-05 17:24

fyi new website
"PasswordSafe's official website is now at https://pwsafe.org/ "

IanFromBarrie on 2017-04-01 03:52

This version does not run on XP. The last version that did is 3.38.02, which can be accessed from sourceforge through the download page on the pwsafe.org site. There was some suggestion last year that 3.40 might be fixed to run on XP, but not so far, it seems

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SmartSystemMenu v2.28.0 Updated

SYSTEM on 19 Oct 2024
  • 3MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 16 Oct 2024
  • Suggested by billon

SmartSystemMenu enables a variety of functionality to all windows on your machine. When you click the top-left corner of any window, you'll see available visual effects such as resizing, transparency, alignment (such as moving to the lower-right corner). Window movement functions include as sending to tray, staying on top, and the ability to drag the window without using the top bar ("drag-by-mouse").

The program also supports system functions such as window information, saving a screenshot, copy text to clipboard, and process priority. An available launcher menu can be customized, and SmartSystemMenu can be disabled for individual programs.

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Dependencies: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
Administrator rights
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: Freeware/Open Source
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SmartSystemMenu.exe.
What's new?
  • New menu item "Resize | Resizabe". It disables min and max size window restrictions and adds resizable border
  • Menu item "Roll Up" now works more correctly for windows with a minimum height limit
Latest comments
gbrao on 2024-07-05 00:40

There is a 'enhanced version' called SmartContextMenu.

Here : https://github.com/AlexanderPro/SmartContextMenu

Quote : This program is enhanced version of SmartSystemMenu. I hope it will be more convenient, because it supports all types of windows, including windows without a system menu. It should also be more stable and lightweight, as it does not use hooks in separate dll modules...

Midas on 2024-07-05 09:05

@gbrao: without meaning to belittle your valuable contribution in any way, I reckon such findings would be better placed at the forum...

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DiskInternals Linux Reader v4.22 Updated

SYSTEM on 14 Oct 2024
  • 103MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 14 Oct 2024
  • Suggested by AlephX

DiskInternals Linux Reader provides several disk management tools in an easy-to-use interface. Most notably it includes a tool for reading disks formatted to to a variety of file systems for Mac and Linux, as well as virtual disks from VMware, VirtualBox, VirtualPC and Parallels (VMDK, VHD, VDI, HDS). The program can also create disk images. The interface includes a disk usage window, basic file search, and a preview option for pictures and text.

Can create disk images (.img and .dsk), including boot sector. Filesystems supported include: Ext2/3/4; ReiserFS, Reiser4; HFS, HFS+ (Mac OS); FAT, exFAT; NTFS, ReFS (next-gen Windows filesystem); UFS2; and in preview-only mode: ZFS, XFS, Hikvision NAS and DVR.

A 64-bit version is available (within the folder).

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Dependencies: Administrator rights
Stealth: ? No. HKLM\SOFTWARE\DiskInternals, HKCU\Software\DiskInternals
License: Liteware
How to extract:
  1. Download the installer and extract the files with Universal Extractor to a temporary folder
  2. Launch LinuxReader.exe or LinuxReader64.exe (for 64-bit OS)
Similar/alternative apps: Explore2fs Portable Edition
Latest comments
webfork on 2017-03-01 19:13

Tested with Mac-formatted HFS+ drive today and this worked beautifully. Very easy and fast.

pfw70 on 2019-04-22 23:50

Tip: aside of Universal Extractor the .exe (Linux_Reader-v3.4.exe) can also be extracted with 7Zip, a portable version being availabe on this site, 7-ZipPortable.exe.
Also note that Linux_Reader v3.4 does not have a sub folder $INSTDIR anymore: LinuxReader.exe/LinuxReader64.exe can be found the base folder.

SYSTEM on 2019-05-10 00:43

@pfw70: Thanks, I removed the $INTDIR step from extraction instructions.

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